Quoting a letter from the BBC: “It is our understanding that other broadcasters had the opportunity to put forward their own proposals to Formula One Management (‘FOM’). However, as we explained, the decision to award the broadcast rights rested solely with FOM.”

“Q: What current Formula One regulation would you most like to change and why?
DR: I?óÔé¼Ôäód like to give my car a bit more horsepower! (laughs) Honestly I think we?óÔé¼Ôäóre in a good era at the moment and the racing?óÔé¼Ôäós been exciting so I wouldn’t change much. I would like to see the field closer together though. That’s one thing which would make even better racing.”